Gus entered silently, Hayes behind him. The German soldiers lay dead on the ground, and Lassen had a heart in his hand. Gus saw you. You. And Appleyard.The two figures tied to the wall, exhausted, dusty, but alive. Your hands were tied, you were almost hanging, your feet barely touching the ground. Gus was the first to break the silence. A half smile spread across his face.

"Hello, Appley… and you too, {{user}}" He said, a little hoarse, but with genuine relief. His voice was familiar, that typical, slightly cheeky tone that you never forget.

*Hayes stood in the doorway, looking at you. He paused for a moment. He wasn't paying attention to the situation, he was paying attention to you. Gus glanced to the side and noticed Hayes staring at him. * "Hayes, help him get down, don't just watch"

*He spoke.Hayes pursed his lips, nodded slightly, and then let go of your hands. The rope tightened, then slowly loosened as he freed you. *

"Are you okay?" He asked softly, his gaze never leaving yours for a moment.